Marca report a further £3.5m will go to the Ukrainian side dependent on Lunin's performance at the Bernabeu. Liverpool FC look set to miss out on Brazil international Alisson Becker, too, after the AS Roma goalkeeper was reported to have agreed terms with Real Madrid .

Chelsea forward Hazard's goal ensured that all of the first 27 matches in Russian Federation had at least one goal scored in them, beating the 64-year-old record of 26 matches set at the 1954 finals in Sweden, when every match had at least one goal.

Aulas added that Liverpool allegedly dragging their heels had opened the door to other clubs to try to sign Fekir, including European champions Real Madrid. Aulas has now shed light on why Lyon took the decision to call off the move, accusing Liverpool of delaying the process. The fact that things didn't conclude with Liverpool and it didn't happen in that timeframe has peaked the interest of a lot of other clubs - Real Madrid, but not just Real Madrid and their new trainer.

Lukaku was highlighted this week after Eden Hazard admitted speaking to the striker at halftime of their World Cup win over Panama. "His role in the national team has become that". I wouldn't expect any player to work towards an individual award. "So I think there are a lot of question marks, but I think what does remain is the fact that this on paper is one of the best teams at this tournament and if they get it right they can do very well".

PSG forward Mbappe - aged 19 years and 183 days - underlined his rich talent and claimed his place in the French record books when he poked home in the first half. Australia could face being eliminated if they lose to Denmark and France win against Peru later on. The French skipper, making his 100th appearance for his country, was a bystander for long periods.

Here is the England squad for the One-off T20I against Australia and three T20I matches against India. He will, however, continue his rehab alongside the 14-man squad which includes Curran brothers Sam and Tom. Woakes, on the other hand, injured a thigh muscle during the second Test with Pakistan which the European Central Bank say "was at least in part due to a flare-up of a chronic right knee problem".

Despite only 3.4 million people to choose from, Uruguay have long punched above their weight in global soccer, lifting the first ever World Cup in 1930 and producing the infamous "Maracanazo" by beating hosts Brazil to win it again in 1950.

The prospect in question is none other than Luka Doncic , the 19-year-old Slovenian phenom, who has been at the center of attention in this draft - for good reason . Doncic has, at the very least, the highest floor of anyone in this draft. Woo also has notes on the Atlanta Hawks at 3, Memphis Grizzlies at 4 and Dallas Mavericks at 5, along with the general uncertainty sitting in the middle of the first round.

The Hornets entered the offseason determined to dump Howard's salary and per Wojnarowski , the second-round picks include this year's No. 45 overall selection, acquired from the Milwaukee Bucks in the Rashad Vaughn deal on February 5, and a 2021 pick.

The Germans are bidding to become the first team to retain the World Cup title since Brazil in 1962, but have now won only one of their last seven games in all competitions. After Lozano's goal, Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa pulled off a spectacular save to keep the score level, palming Toni Kroos' shot onto the crossbar.

Belgium's individual strengths made up for their failings at a collective level, as they took control of a match without ever producing their best football. Panama , meanwhile, are troubled by a couple of injury concerns ahead of their Group G opener. Eden Hazard , meanwhile, will look to cut in from the left-hand side at will, as he has become famed for at Chelsea, and attack the heart of Panama's defence with his pacey and powerful direct runs through the channels.

The VAR almost came into play within minutes of that opening goal, when Samuel Umtiti left his arm up in the air so that the ball would hit his hand, but, this time Cunha, after taking a couple of seconds, awarded Australia the penalty, without the need of technology.

Philippe Coutinho gave Brazil the lead with a stunning first-half strike, but they were denied an opening win. The highly organised Swiss hit back early in the second period from one of their few chances as Brazil's Casemiro and Miranda switched off and the unmarked Steven Zuber barely had to leave his feet to nod in Xherdan Shaqiri's whipped corner.

The FIFA World Cup will continue through July 15, with the matches set to take place at 12 stadiums across 11 cities. Juan Antonio Pizzi and Russia's Stanislav Cherchesov bring different personalities and coaching tactics to the tournament.

The Russian home secretary told the press that the driver lost control of the auto, despite video footage seeming to suggest that it was intentional. Police said seven people were hurt in the incident, which took place as residents and visiting soccer fans thronged the centre of Moscow on a balmy summer evening.

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during a training session at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi on June 14, 2018. On two occasions, September 18, 2014 and December 7, 2014, Messi has scored a hat trick the day after Ronaldo did.

Open on Saturday, hitting a moving ball on the putting green before it rolled farther away. The ball was still moving when Mickelson swung at it. Mickelson later said he did not mean the shot to be disrespectful, saying there was "no question" the ball was going to roll off the green, and he made a decision to take the penalty rather than the alternative.

However, if there were one thing to takeaway from that series against Boston, it would be Philadelphia is in desperate need of bringing in another star to play alongside Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid . According to Wojnarowski, trades for Kawhi Leonard aren't that foreign of a concept over the past several months. In his 22 seasons leading San Antonio, Popovich has missed the playoffs just once, that coming in his rookie campaign.

However, Ronaldo has decided that accepting a sentence and settling financially will be the best way forward. He will also pay the sum of £16.4m. The Portugal legend, who is due to play his first World Cup game this evening, was accused by Spanish prosecutors of defrauding tax authorities of €14.8m (£12.9m).

The rank outsiders in a group also containing Spain and Portugal were set for a 0-0 draw of little use to either until Ehsan Hajsafi curled in a free kick from the left wing which Bouhaddouz tried to intercept at the near-post but instead steered it into the goal.

The FA had this to say; "We congratulate the USA, Canada and Mexico on winning the bid to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup ". U.S. soccer president Carlos Corderio said after his bid's success on Wednesday: "It's a bit emotional for us today".

The attractive game transcends borders and cultures. " Football is the victor". The vote tally was 134-65. There was one abstention. The joint bid had been the front-runner for the 48-team tournament from the moment a North American coalition was first mooted two years ago, and there have been spells when it has looked like the only credible candidate.

Real Madrid decided to make the announcement sooner than expected as they wanted to avoid it being leaked during the tournament. Spain national team manager Julen Lopetegui is headed to the Bernabeu. Manchester United fans have grown increasingly concerned following the breaking news that Real Madrid have appointed Spain manager Julen Lopetegui as their next boss.

Ultimately, we know we'll be judged on results but we have to focus on the processes. "They have some talent, have a real desire and determination to play for England and are determined to play in a style that people are warming to and are enjoying watching.